Melodin Capsule (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

1. Acute exacerbation of osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis): ○ Adults: Administer meloxicam 7.5 mg orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve, the dose may be increased to 15 mg per day as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer meloxicam 15 mg orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg per day according to response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this medicine per day. Take the entire daily dose at once with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ For elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is usually initiated at a dose of 7.5 mg per day. ○ Patients with severe renal impairment receiving hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg per day.

This medication may cause gastric bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks a day, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, potentially leading to severe cardiovascular issues such as myocardial infarction or stroke, so individuals with a history of cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be carefully monitored. This medication can cause severe gastrointestinal side effects such as gastric bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, so individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or elderly patients should be particularly cautious, and any gastrointestinal symptoms should be immediately evaluated and treated. Rarely, serious skin reactions or life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur, necessitating discontinuation of the medication if symptoms like skin rashes or mucosal damage arise. This drug can affect kidney function, so patients with renal diseases or reduced kidney function should take it with caution, and liver function abnormalities may also occur temporarily, so liver function tests are necessary. This medicine should not be used by women planning for pregnancy or those who are pregnant, as there is a risk of reduced fertility; it is advisable for women planning a pregnancy to avoid taking this drug. This medication should not be administered to individuals with specific allergy histories, gastric bleeding, ulcers, serious liver dysfunction, renal dysfunction, heart failure, or hypertension, nor used by adolescents under 15 years old, pregnant women, or nursing mothers. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney and liver function, so it should be used cautiously at minimal doses, with careful monitoring for adverse reactions. This drug interacts with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticoagulants, diuretics, and antihypertensives, increasing the risk of bleeding or reduced kidney function, necessitating consultation with a physician before concurrent use. In case of overdose, symptoms may include drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and gastric bleeding, and in severe cases, renal failure, liver failure, or coma may occur, requiring immediate emergency care. This medication must be kept out of reach of children and stored sealed in its original container for safety.

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• cardiovascular thrombotic reactions
• myocardial infarction
• stroke
• bleeding from the stomach or intestine
• ulcers
• perforation
• exfoliative dermatitis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in containers that block light. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature, specifically between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Hard capsule filled with light yellow powder, top and bottom dark green.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle